Wednesday, November 23, 2011

23 NOV 2011, WED: Sports & Ent't

Sports


Freego five works extra shift, turns back Cobra

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Not even a rare scheduling conflict could scuttle an in-form Freego Jeans squad. Freego Jeans' key players mustered enough strength to stop Cobra Energy Drink, 61-54, in a bruising duel Tuesday and stayed unbeaten ...

NOC chief hails Thailand performance

Bangkok Post - 
Although Thailand finished well behind Indonesia in the official medal table at the 26th SEA Games, the kingdom won the bragging rights as they beat the hosts in Olympic sports.

Wushu chief cites 13 podium finishes

Philippine Star - 
JAKARTA - Wushu secretary general Julian Camacho said they missed their target of three golds but still went home satisfied with all but one of their 14 bets getting podium ...

Alaska faces Ginebra, hopes to stretch PHL Cup winning streak to three

GMANews.TV - 
Alaska aims to stretch its winning run in the PBA Philippine Cup, facing struggling Barangay Ginebra on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Classy Federer routs Nadal in London

Sky News Australia - 
Roger Federer has crushed old rival Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-0 as the defending champion swept into the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Boxing shooting for 'bigger' golds

Inquirer.net - 
By Recah Trinidad PALEMBANG, Indonesia—The fourth and biggest boxing gold medal bagged on Sunday also qualifies as the biggest sob story for Team Philippines in this colorful city.

Angelo Que, Frankie Miñoza banner ICTSI golf

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Former Philippine Open champions Frankie Miñoza and Angelo Que headline a crack field chasing the P450,000 purse in the P2.5 million ICTSI Wack Wack Championship at the tough East layout in Mandaluyong.

Benfica advance as sloppy United fret

Yahoo! Eurosport UK - 
Benfica reached the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in six years after holding a sloppy Manchester United side to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday that left the English giants' chances of joining them hanging in the balance.

Falcons seal showdown versus Stags

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Caught up in a tight playing schedule, Adamson University flexed just enough muscle to whip Jose Rizal, 73-58, and advance into the next phase in the ...

Southwoods leads Del Monte by 4

Inquirer.net - 
DAVAO—Teener Miya Legaspi scored an even-par 72 worth 54 PAL points to tow Manila Southwoods-Masters to a 154 total and a four-point lead over Del Monte in the championship division after the first round of the sixth Philippine Airlines (PAL) Ladies ...

Waves sink Steelmasters in Aspirants Cup, 63-61

GMANews.TV - 
Boracay Rum doused cold water on RnW Pacific Pipes' bid to notch a third straight win as the Waves edged the Steelmasters, 63-61, Tuesday in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Adamson University Gym.

PBA: Kings, Aces eye better records

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Against a team that features former two-time MVP winner Willie Miller, together with the veteran frontline of Danny Seigle, Mick Pennisi, Dorian Peña and Don Allado, Meralco coach Ryan Gregorio knows they're up for a tough battle ...

Team Visayas gets stranded after Marina holds Super Ferry ships

Sun.Star - 
AFTER winning the Perpetual trophy of the Milo Little Olympics National Finals by virtue of its third straight title, Team Visayas was full of spirit leaving Pangasinan last Monday.

An early end to Murray's season

Indian Express - 
London: Andy Murray's hopes of winning the ATP World Tour Finals on home soil ended on Tuesday when he was forced to withdraw from the season-ending tournament with a groin injury.

Filipinos bungle SEA Games mission

Inquirer.net - 
PALEMBANG, Indonesia—A cue artist, a bowler and a bridge player provided brightest moments for a Philippine team that bungled its mission at the 26th Southeast Asian Games that ended Tuesday here.

English move still a possibility for Beckham

Stuff.co.nz - 
David Beckham has not completely ruled out a return to the Premier League, even though he said he could not see himself playing against his beloved Manchester United.

Team Vazquez Wait For Donaire Fight Confirmation

BoxingScene.com - 
Hollywood, Florida - Felix "Tutico" Zabala, owner of the Florida based promotional company, All Star Boxing, advised us that he's waiting for confirmation from Bob Arum of Top Rank, regarding a super bantamweight clash between ...

No celebrations for players just yet, says coach

Malaysia Star - 
SEPANG: The Malaysian football team which defended the gold medal in the SEA Games has to postpone any celebration, says coach Ong Kim Swee.

Give And Go

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
Generally, “powerhouse” is not something you associate now with Philippine basketball. Relative to the East Asian and Middle Eastern quality of play, more so those from Europe and the Americas, RP hoops has a long ways to ...


Entertainment


Look like Bella on your wedding day (Robert Pattinson not included)

Los Angeles Times - 
Bella's finally walked down the aisle on the big screen in 'Breaking Dawn - Part 1,' sealing the deal on her allegiance to Team Edward.

Top 5 best dressed at the 2011 American Music Awards

SheKnows.com - 
The 2011 American Music Awards brought in disappointing ratings this year - only about 10 million people watched, according to initial ratings figures.

People power

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - THE pronouncement of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr. on the use of “people power“ to boost tourism in the country reflects better tourism prospects primarily because it is clearly a strategic initiative.

Mamma Mia, here it goes again!

Manila Bulletin - 
Mamma Mia the Musical, has premiered in over 300 major cities and seen by over 50 million people since its debut in 1999. MANILA, Philippines - With songs l ike “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme!

Jolina and Mark put honeymoon on hold

Philippine Star - 
More photos by Dino Lara taken at the first wedding of Jolina Magdangal and Mark Escueta. The two weddings are over but the honeymoon will have to wait.

Kapuso officers participate as jurors in International Emmys

Malaya - 
GMA Network senior vice president for Entertainment Wilma V. Galvante, vice president for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan, vice president for GMA Worldwide Roxanne J. Barcelona, and vice president for News Programs and multi-awarded broadcast ...

Angelina Jolie: I Save My Wild Side Now for Brad Pitt

People Magazine - 
Remember that brief but colorful marriage to Billy Bob Thornton? The matching vials of their blood? Today, after six children and a loving, stable relationship with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie has come a long way from her days as a ...

Sweet treat follows Bieber's DNA test

Times LIVE - 
Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has been accused of fathering a child with a 20-year-old woman. Pop superstar Justin Bieber took his girlfriend Selena Gomez out for breakfast shortly after it emerged that he had taken a DNA test to disprove a fan's claim ...

Rain's Father Sues Ha Ji Won's Management Agency for Damages

Soompi - 
Singer-actor Rain has filed a suit against Well Made Star M Company, demanding 4 billion won (around USD 3.5 million) as settlement for a cancelled concert in Hawaii in 2007 and damage to his reputation.

Josie by Natori: Sleep, Lounge, Live

Joonbug.com (blog) - 
Known for bringing her art to life with an East meets West aesthetic, Fashion designer Josie Natori is one of the few designers who has remained true to her vision as an artist.

Refund Checks Will Be Given Out by Hand at Micro Mall, GPO & Agana Shopping Center

Pacific News Center - 
Guam - The Governor's office has announced that island resdients will have an opportunity to get their tax refund checks in person, before they are sent through the mail.

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis cover Serge Gainsbourg song on new tribute ...

Entertainment Weekly - 
Here at EW, we try not to be too envious of Johnny Depp's status as an all-time gene pool winner. But it does seem a tad unfair that, in addition to his acting chops, good looks, and top-notch mustache-growing capabilities,...

Sculptures for a cause

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
The fourth edition of Alay Sining, a one-day sculpture exhibit and sale, is the biggest one yet organized by the Rotary Club of Makati West (RCMW).

Is it the end for Budoy?

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's family drama series, Budoy, shocked viewers after Gerald Anderson's (photo) character Budoy met an accident and fell into a coma.

E Street's Nils Lofgren: 'It'll Be Strange' to Tour Without Clarence

Billboard - 
Speculation about the future of Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band was addressed on brucespringsteen.net last night: According to a brief post there will be both a new album and a tour in 2012.

'Impostor' receives nominee medal at Int'l Emmys

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's "Precious Hearts Romances: Impostor" received a gold medal for being a nominee at the 2011 International Emmy Awards.

Exclusive Lifestyle Report From Hong Kong: The Armani lifestyle unveiled in a ...

Philippine Star - 
Last Nov. 18, a glam party presented the new face of Armani/Chater House in Hong Kong. VIP guests, famous celebrities, socialites and fashionistas in town, including Shu Qi, Rosamund Kwan, Chen Kun, Wu Zun, Gui Lun Mei, Hou Pei Cen, Zhang Jing Chu, ...

Mikhail Khodorkovsky film snubbed by Moscow cinemas

Telegraph.co.uk - 
Distributors of a documentary film about jailed Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky have accused the authorities of effectively banning it after only one Moscow cinema agreed to show it.

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